greenway

[green-wey]

noun

any scenic trail or route set aside for travel or recreational activities.

Origin of greenway

First recorded in 1970–75

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Examples from the Web for greenway

Contemporary Examples of greenway

“Both were originally viewed by Washington as the indispensable men to carry forward American policy,” Greenway said.
Afghanistan—The New Vietnam
Stephen Kinzer
September 16, 2010

Historical Examples of greenway

Greenway was foolish enough to take the same view of the question.
Down the Rhine
Oliver Optic
"There is some money in Paris waiting for me," said Greenway.
Down the Rhine
Oliver Optic
The roof of the south porch is also Greenway's work, and is very fine.
A Book of the West. Volume I Devon
S. Baring-Gould
A fine plant covering a large expanse of wall is at Greenway.
Trees and Shrubs for English Gardens
Ernest Thomas Cook
Then, again, Greenway may have exaggerated the size of the hole.
Renshaw Fanning's Quest
Bertram Mitford

British Dictionary definitions for greenway

greenway

noun

US a corridor of protected open space that is maintained for conservation, recreation, and non-motorized transportation

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